Events after the reporting period (Details Text) (Detail) - BBN Banco de Negocios S.A [member] $ in Thousands	Jan. 04, 2019 USD ($)
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
PagSeguro Group acquired the share capital and obtained the control of BBN Banco de Negocios S.A	100.00%
Amount paid in the acquisition	$ 58,820
Fair value of the acquired assets	$ 44,162

The amount recognised as of the acquisition date for financial assets acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Financial assets; Business combinations [member]]

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